In a bit of a sentimental moment, the Killing Eve star spoke about the massive influence and importance of the hit film Crazy Rich Asians, which is the first feature film to have an all-Asian cast in over 20 years. She said in comedic fashion, "Crazy Rich Asians is nominated tonight for Best Picture-Musical or Comedy. It's the first studio film with an Asian-American lead since Ghost in the Shell and Aloha."

The same issue happened with Ghost in the Shell, which was a remake of a Japanese anime film. Scarlett Johanssonplayed Major and faced major criticism about her accepting the role and the decision to cast her.